Blighted Boats: Meet the Worst Russian Submarine Accidents
Tragic accidents can happen at sea even to some of the best navies. Key point: Submarine accidents do happen. They can be caused by design problems, poor repairs, or human error by a crew member. Last year 14 Russian sailors were killed when a fire broke out on a secret Russian submarine. The boat was identified as Losharik (AS-12), a nuclear-powered submarine that is widely believed to be a key asset for the Russian Main Directorate of Deep-Sea Research, also known as GUGI. “On July 1, 14 submariners—sailors—died in Russian territorial waters as a result of inhaling combustion prod...
Source: nationalinterest.org